ALICANTE Consumption Diary (Recommended!)

🍣 Pelican Restaurante, Alicante Centro: A Stylish Spot Worth the Hype (With a Few Surprises) Saw their ads pop up on Instagram days before they opened—and let me tell you, the wait was worth it. Pelican’s got that “take 100 photos” vibe, and the food? Mostly fantastic. For me, a meal works if it’s either pretty or delicious—this one nails both (mostly). 🌟 The Vibe: Insta-Worthy, Through and Through Environment? 100/10. Bright, trendy, with details that beg to be photographed. I snapped so many pics, my phone storage cried—but can you blame me? It’s that kind of place. 🍱 The Bites: Hits, Misses, and “I’ll Be Back” Homemade dumplings 🥟: The server swore they’re house-made, but… ginger in the filling? Not my jam. Plus, they looked different from the Instagram pic that made me order them. Bummer. Sushi & rolls: Fresh, fresh, fresh. A solid win—especially compared to Enso next door (tried it once, got iffy sashimi, never returned). Pelican’s fish? Top-notch. Tuna tartare fried sushi (top left, pic 2): My favorite. Crispy, creamy, with that perfect tuna kick. I could’ve eaten a whole plate. Spicy salmon roll : Tasty, but rich—all that sauce gets cloying after a few bites. Split it with a friend to avoid the “too much” feeling. Cocktail 🍹: A revelation. Sweet, fruity, perfectly balanced—right up my alley. Sipped it slow, loving every sip. Dessert: Oof. Way too sweet—like, “sugar overload” sweet. That meringue? Felt like revenge on anyone with a sweet tooth. 😅 📍 Two Locations, One Vibe They’ve got a spot in San Juan too, but the centro location? Super convenient. ✨ Final Thought Even with the dumpling letdown and sugary dessert, I’m already planning a second visit. The sushi, the vibe, that cocktail—they’ve earned it. Girls, go snap pics and eat well. #AlicanteEats #SushiLovers #FoodieFinds #PelicanRestaurante